Chapter 171 The Little Transparent in the Princess and Prince Consort Story (36)
Chapter 171 The Little Transparent in the Princess and Prince Consort Story (36)
A few days later, it was the day of the third princess Li Danruo's coming-of-age ceremony. Her coming-of-age ceremony was held in the royal "Thousand Chrysanthemum Garden".
Most of the invited guests were from prominent families in the capital, including dukes and nobles.
Most of these people are young men and women of similar age, so this is also the second purpose of the Queen's coming-of-age ceremony in "Thousand Chrysanthemum Garden" - to find a partner.
In fact, according to common sense, the third princess is already fifteen years old, and she should have been arranged to marry a long time ago. However, because she once asked to go to the temple to pray for blessings, and the second prince went to guard the imperial mausoleum.
Therefore, many nobles were not very interested in marrying the third princess.
The third princess Li Danruo was in an awkward position. After all, she was a legitimate princess, so naturally only a worthy son in the family could hold that position. However, the second prince no longer had the possibility of sitting in that position, and the third princess was not favored.
No matter how you look at it, marrying the third princess seems to be a very unprofitable deal.
In contrast, although the Fifth Princess Li Handan was young, she received many more olive branches at this coming-of-age ceremony.
The beloved daughter of Emperor Zhaohui! Who wouldn't want her?
The coming-of-age ceremony is divided into several steps.
Welcoming guests - taking their seats - opening the ceremony - the hairpin holder takes their seats - the guest washes his hands - first bow - first bow - second bow - second bow - third bow - third bow - placing wine - offering sacrifices - the hairpin holder is given a name
When the welcoming ceremony began, Li Danruo saw clearly that the difference between being favored and not being favored was particularly evident in the expressions of these people.
Not to mention other people, even the eldest brother who is currently in the limelight was talking and laughing around Li Handan. Li Danruo could not help but clench his hands, but there was no expression on his face.
"Princess, you can change your clothes now." Nanny Yan reminded her from behind, "The coming-of-age ceremony is about to begin."
"Mammy, what do you think the scene will be like when Li Handan comes of age?" Li Danruo stood up and put on the coat that Mammy Yan was holding.
"Princess, each person has his own problem. Just relax!" Nanny Yan sighed softly.
Li Danruo touched her hair and smiled sadly: "Am I not relieved enough? But when will this punishment really end?"
Nanny Yan wanted to say something else, but the music for the ceremony of taking position had already begun.
She could only say in her heart: Same person, different fate.
The third princess Li Danruo invited her grandmother, the dowager lady of the Xue family, as the main guest, who was also a noble lady with a formal imperial title.
The hairpin used in the coming-of-age ceremony was specially made by the Shangzhen Department of the palace. It was a set of three pieces: a hairpin, a hairpin, and a hairpin crown. It was designed with pomegranate flowers as the theme, and also contained wishes for her - joy, peace, many children and blessings.
This coming-of-age ceremony was not luxurious, but it was still grand.
When the ceremony was coming to an end, the imperial edict from Emperor Zhaohui arrived.
The third princess Li Danruo was officially canonized as "Princess Le'an".
Originally, everything was perfect, but things just can't stand comparison.
The Fifth Princess Li Handan was given the title more than ten years earlier than her. Since her younger sister had such easy access to things, she could only wait step by step for her father's charity.
The most important thing is that Li Danruo originally wanted to take another look at Anguogong's son Chu Yuhe from afar. After all, her mother said that it was impossible for her and him to be together.
It just happened to be a coincidence that Chu Yuhe was actually talking to Li Handan. It was impossible to hide the love in his eyes when he liked someone, and he looked at her too intently.
Chu Yuhe would talk to Li Danruo from time to time, but he was always gentle yet distant. She had never seen such a look in his eyes before.
Originally, Li Danruo thought she was a princess, so he kept his distance from her. After all, he couldn't marry a princess.
Why is it different when it comes to Li Handan?
The hatred in Li Danruo's heart grew deeper, but there was nothing he could do.
She no longer had the ability to harm her sister, and she couldn't afford the consequences of risking everything.
The third princess Li Danruo secretly swore in her heart that she must be happier than Li Handan in the future.
She cannot choose her parents, but she can choose her own husband. She will definitely choose a man who will be good to her for the rest of her life and only good to her.
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